How can taxpayer’s fundamental rights bring balance to the ever increasing powers of the tax authorities in the EU?

Tax transparency is the new normal. An ever increasing amount of EU legislation is passed under the banner of the fight against tax fraud. The scope of the legal instruments that allow for mutual assistance between tax authorities are constantly extended.  This trend poses a huge challenge for businesses that are coping with tax officials who are using every means possible to collect taxes, while often overlooking  Fundamental rights of taxpayers. This podcast illustrates how instruments providing for taxpayer’s fundamental rights can restore the balance. Have a look at all our previous episodes and stay up to date on www.pwc.be/tax-bites